Almonds (Kath Badam) 250gm – Imported from USA

Product Overview

Whole shelled almonds — kath badam — in a 250gm pack from the USA, which grows most of the world’s almonds. Raw and unsalted, with the skin on.

Almonds are the workhorse nut: eaten as they are, soaked overnight and peeled, ground into badam sherbet or a korma gravy, slivered over a dessert, or baked into anything. They are also the most robust nut for storage — less oil-rich than walnuts or cashews, so they keep noticeably longer.

Nut Allergy Warning

This product is nuts, or contains nuts. A nut allergy can cause a severe and rapid reaction. If there is any doubt at all, do not buy it, and do not serve it to a guest without telling them what is in it.

Whole nuts are a choking hazard for children under five and should be ground or finely chopped for young children rather than given whole.

What Nuts Actually Give You

Nuts are genuinely useful food — protein, fibre, unsaturated fat, and minerals such as magnesium. They are also energy dense: a small handful, roughly 30g, is a portion, and it is easy to eat four portions without noticing.

They are food, not medicine. Nuts do not cure anything, and no single food fixes cholesterol, memory or fertility. Eaten in sensible amounts as part of an ordinary diet, they are a better everyday snack than most of what sits beside them on this shelf.

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container, out of sunlight.
• Nuts contain a lot of oil and that oil goes rancid in heat. In a Bangladeshi summer, the fridge or the freezer is the right place for an opened pack — they keep for months there and only weeks in a warm cupboard.
• Rancid nuts smell sharp, like old paint or crayons, and taste bitter. Throw them away; the smell is the test.
• Never store them anywhere damp. Mould on nuts is not something to pick around.

About Imported Packs

This is a genuine imported product, sourced from the market printed on the pack. That means the label, the ingredient list and the nutrition panel are the ones the manufacturer printed for that country, and the wording may differ from a locally packaged version of the same brand.

Check the expiry date on the pack when it arrives. The pack’s own ingredient list and instructions are the authority on its contents — always read them, especially if you are buying for someone with an allergy or a dietary restriction.

Soaking Almonds

Soaking almonds overnight and slipping the skins off in the morning is a long-standing habit here, and it does two real things: it softens them, and it removes the skin, which is where the slight bitterness sits. Some people find soaked almonds easier on the stomach.

What soaking does not do is transform the nutrition. A soaked almond and a dry almond are close to the same food. Soak them because you prefer them that way, which is a good enough reason.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are they raw or roasted?

Raw, with skins on. Toast them in a dry pan for a few minutes if you want them crisp and deeper in flavour.

How many should I eat a day?

A small handful, around 30g, is a portion. They are nourishing but energy dense — a whole 250g pack in an afternoon is a lot of calories.

Can I give them to a small child?

Whole nuts are a choking hazard under five. Grind or finely chop them for young children.

How should I store it once it is open?

Airtight, cool and dry, and eaten within a few days. The date on the pack is for the sealed pack; once air and Dhaka humidity get in, texture goes long before the date does.

How do I check the expiry date?

It is printed on the pack — usually on the base, the seal or the back panel, and often as a “best before” date. Check it as soon as your order arrives. If it is unreadable or very close, message us and we will replace it.